Staff Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a named nurse, working with patients and their families/carers to assess, plan and deliver personalised nursing care.
• Monitor patients’ wellbeing and progress, recognising and responding promptly to changes in their mental health and care needs.
• Develop, review and update nursing care plans, ensuring care remains person-centred and reflects patient choice.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate effective patient care and contribute to clinical decision-making.
• Take responsibility for prioritising and delegating nursing duties during shifts, including acting as nurse in charge when required.
• Support a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty requirements are followed.
• Contribute to clinical supervision, reflective practice and the development of colleagues, including supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• Completed preceptorship programme.
• Minimum 6 months post-registration experience.
• Good understanding of NMC guidelines and professional practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working within a Mental Health or Learning Disabilities care environment.
• Evidence of continued professional development following registration.
• Experience assessing, planning and reviewing person-centred nursing care.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting or developing newly qualified nursing staff.

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses